Experience Opportunities
Gain valuable experience in healthcare settings, teaching, research, and quality improvement projects to enhance your CV and develop essential skills.
About Our Experience Programme
FWPM is committed to helping students at all levels gain valuable experience in healthcare and medicine. We connect college students, sixth form students, and medical students with opportunities to develop practical skills and enhance their CVs through real-world experience.
Our programme focuses on providing accessible experiences for students from all backgrounds, with particular emphasis on supporting those from underrepresented groups in medicine.
By participating in our experience programme, you'll gain insights into healthcare careers, develop valuable skills, build your CV, and make connections that can help you throughout your journey to becoming a healthcare professional.
Types of experience we offer:
- •Clinical shadowing and observation opportunities
- •Teaching and mentoring experience
- •Research projects and assistance
- •Quality improvement and audit projects
- •Healthcare volunteering placements
- •Virtual and remote experience opportunities
Experience Opportunities
Explore the different types of experience available through our programme, designed for students at various stages of their education.
Observe healthcare professionals in various settings, from GP surgeries to hospital departments. Gain insights into patient care and clinical practice.
Develop your communication and leadership skills by teaching and mentoring younger students. Help deliver workshops, tutor in science subjects, or assist with outreach activities.
Join research projects in medical education, healthcare delivery, or clinical topics. Develop skills in data collection, analysis, and scientific writing.
Participate in audit and quality improvement projects in healthcare settings. Learn about healthcare systems and how to enhance patient care through systematic evaluation.
Experience for Every Stage
We offer opportunities tailored to students at different stages of their education journey.
Early exposure to healthcare environments and experiences that will strengthen your medical school application.
Suitable opportunities:
- •Healthcare volunteering placements
- •Introduction to clinical environments
- •Peer education and mentoring
- •Basic research assistance
Build your CV with relevant experiences that demonstrate your commitment to medicine and understanding of healthcare.
Suitable opportunities:
- •Structured clinical shadowing
- •Teaching and outreach volunteering
- •Introductory research projects
- •Healthcare volunteering with increased responsibility
Develop skills in teaching, research, and quality improvement to enhance your CV and prepare for specialty applications.
Suitable opportunities:
- •Teaching and mentoring roles
- •Research project involvement
- •Quality improvement and audit projects
- •Leadership opportunities in outreach
Share your expertise and help develop the next generation of healthcare professionals by offering experiences in your workplace.
Ways to contribute:
- •Offer shadowing opportunities
- •Supervise students on projects
- •Mentor students interested in your specialty
- •Provide virtual case discussions or talks
Benefits of Gaining Experience
Participating in our experience programme offers numerous benefits for your education, career, and personal development.
For Your Application
- •Demonstrate commitment to medicine
- •Gain insights to discuss in personal statements
- •Develop experiences to reference in interviews
- •Build relationships for strong references
- •Stand out from other applicants
For Your Skills
- •Develop communication and teamwork abilities
- •Gain practical experience in healthcare settings
- •Learn research and analytical methods
- •Build teaching and presentation abilities
- •Develop leadership and project management skills
For Your Career
- •Explore different specialties and career paths
- •Build a network of contacts in healthcare
- •Gain insights into the realities of medical careers
- •Develop a CV that stands out for future applications
- •Confirm your interest and suitability for medicine
How to Apply
Getting involved in our experience programme is straightforward. Follow these steps to find and apply for opportunities.
For Students Seeking Experience
- Create an account on our platform to access the experience database
- Browse opportunities filtered by type, location, and your educational level
- Submit applications for experiences that interest you, including your CV and a brief statement
- Attend an interview or information session if required by the opportunity provider
- Complete any necessary training before beginning your experience
For Those Offering Experience
- Register as an experience provider on our platform
- Create a listing detailing the experience, requirements, and what students will gain
- Review applications from interested students
- Select suitable candidates and arrange introductory sessions
- Provide feedback to students during and after their experience
Ready to Gain Valuable Experience?
Whether you're looking to enhance your CV, develop new skills, or contribute to the development of future healthcare professionals, our experience programme has opportunities for you.